| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $237.91 | 5.661% | $251.3781 | $251.38 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.79 | 8.338% | $72.359 | $72.36 | $72.35 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.55 | 12.677% | $56.9582 | $56.96 | $56.95 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.92 | 10.665% | $76.2703 | $76.27 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.53 | 10.716% | $37.1231 | $37.12 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.40 | 6.377% | $229.1361 | $229.14 | $229.15 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.46 | 3.485% | $6.6851 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.56 | $729.9099 | $729.92 | $729.90 | $730.00 | |